Horoscope today: August 6, 2018

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Word for the wise: slow and steady wins the race. Scorpio, hustle hard even if you don’t see immediate results, because you eventually will. Both Aries and Pisces are being the most ambitious version of themselves today. Continue to chase your big dreams. You’re unstoppable today. Leo, the choices you make now could define your future. Look beyond the illusions.

The board outside your door reads ‘Big Gigs Only’. Ambition is your power word, Aries. Align yourself with your big dreams. Have the courage to make the bold decisions you need to in order to level up your game. Chin up, darling. People around look up to you for inspiration. Your partnerships are also blessed at the moment. If you’ve been thinking about asking a certain someone out on a date, do not hesitate.

The land of the unknown holds a strange allure. Your soul craves for adventures you’ve never been on before. Your power word for the day is ‘new.’ If there is something life has taught you, it’s that there is a difference between reckless and fearless. Courage is something you’ve learned to embody now. Don’t bother too much about what you don’t know, and allow experiences to open that door. There’s a lot you will learn along the way.

“A creative life is an amplified life. It’s a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life and a hell of a lot more interesting life,” said Elizabeth Gilbert. What is life if not a living, breathing artwork? You turn to world of art and beauty to add meaning to yours. Channel your inspiration into your creative projects. There is so much abundance in your world. Slow down and enjoy the sensual pleasures that are being offered to you on a plate.

It won’t hurt to be the bigger person, especially if the relationship in question is one that means the world to you. Nobody said you have to bend yourself backwards for them, but a little bit of compromise on your part could go a long way in securing this relationship. You know they’d do the same for you. Take a moment to put yourself in the other person’s shoes. Think things through as they would. Now isn’t that what love is about, Cancer?

Cosmic tip: A little bit of compromise from your end could help maintain the balance of this relationship.

Things as they are vs things as you see them—take your rose-tinted glasses off, Leo. The Universe is giving you a reality check. Focus on learning from past mistakes, especially the ones you have been repeating often. You don’t want to make the wrong choices again. Of the many doors that are opening up for you, there is only one that is aligned with your highest purpose. Walk through that door armed with awareness.

“I am somebody who likes cooking and for whom sharing food is a form of expression,” said Maya Angelou. Nothing describes your current state of mind better than her golden words. We all know about your culinary skills, Virgo. It’s time to share them with the world. Get your crew together over freshly baked rye bread and your favourite vegetable stew. Hold space for people to share their stories and feel a sense of community.

Cosmic tip: Bring your favourite people together for a home-cooked meal.

Have you been letting your emotions rule over you for some time now? Libra, it’s time to balance your scales. Stop, breathe and centre yourself. Make a conscious effort to reconnect with the practices that help you get into your zen state, whether it is with white light meditation or by chanting mantras. Spirituality promises to give you hope in these trying times. Remember, inner peace is the secret to your Universe. How you are feeling within will help you define your relationship with the world.

Where do you see yourself ten years from now? Big dreams and even bigger actions, Scorpio. Keeping your long-term goals in mind will help you take the steps you need to right now. Slow and steady wins the race. You’ve got to be willing to hustle hard even if you don’t see immediate results. If there is one thing you need to offer to the flames today: it’s your self-defeating beliefs in the money department. Just because it didn't work out in the past doesn’t mean it won’t now.

Cosmic tip: Keeping working hard even if you don’t see immediate results.

Your social life is where all the action is. You’re connecting with all your friends, old and new, at a deeper level. It’s an exhilarating feeling to wake up to—that no matter where in the world you are, you have your soul fam to turn to. Your romantic relationships are also blessed. Sure, you’ve gone through your share of trials and tribulations, but so has everybody else. The past no longer defines you.

You may or may not feel so good about your relationship with money. Have you incurred a few losses lately? Or made a decision you cannot put behind you? Learn from the past instead of mourning your losses. Make financial planning a priority. If you’re feeling unsure about your decision making skills at this point, turn to a mentor or to somebody you trust immensely. Know that you have the power to make a huge shift in this area of your life.

The challenges may or may not have changed, but your response to them certainly has. That’s a true sign of evolution. You know that everything is transpiring outside of you. Your core remains unchanged. Practicing a certain degree of detachment will better equip you to deal with the changes. Your relationships may challenge you today. You already know the ones that are worth investing in. A small compromise on your part can go a long way.

Cosmic tip: A certain degree of detachment is required to deal with changes.

Ambition looks sexy on you, Pisces. You have the drive and motivation to make things happen for you today. When it comes to your goals, you are truly unstoppable. Trust that you will see results for both your past and present efforts. If you’ve been facing any blocks in the money department, trust that they transform too. The gods of abundance are on your side today.